The First Officer for the Cessna 402 aircraft is administratively responsible to the Chief Pilot Cessna 402 and is functionally responsible to the PIC on any flight to which s/he is assigned.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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The First Officer is considered in training for upgrading to Cargo/Freight/Charter PIC and is to take advantage of the PIC experience, training and instruction
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As this employee’s knowledge and proficiency increase, the duties delegated to him/her will be increased by the PIC
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The First Officer conducts operations in a safe and professional manner, maintains vigilance during all phases of flight, avoids unnecessary distractions and does not engage in activities that would deter the safe operation of the aircraft
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In the event that the PIC is incapacitated in flight, a first officer acting as a SIC will assume all of the duties and responsibilities of command, and conduct the flight to the point of next intended landing, or other suitable point, whichever in his/her judgment is indicated by existing conditions (s/he will immediately notify SOC of his/her intentions)
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The First Officer may delegate duties only when the PIC becomes incapacitated and he/she is acting as PIC
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Must be highly knowledgeable of the company manual, FAA Regulations, Operations Specifications, flight manuals, etc. and other instructions pertinent to his/her duties
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Ensures compliance with FAR 135.265.
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Additional duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
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In addition to meeting the following basic requirements, all pilot applicants must meet the hour requirements as outlined below:
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Total time: 500 hours (1000 hours, preferred)
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Cross Country (point-to-point): 100 hours
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Night: 25 hours
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Instrument: 25 hours
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Multi-Engine: 25 hours (preferred)
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Must have a current FAA commercial multi-engine license with instrument rating
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Must have a current FAA first class medical
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Bachelors degree, preferred
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Graduate of an AABI accredited aviation program, preferred